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Low Carb Fried Chicken in the Air Fryer - Best Recipe
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Low Carb Air Fried Chicken

Delicious and flavorful low carb air fried chicken with a crunchy coating the whole family will love.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Servings: 1 pound of chicken
Calories: 123kcal
Author: Julia Jordan

Ingredients

  • 1 to 2 lbs Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
  • 1 c Buttermilk for marinade
  • Few dashes of Hot Sauce
  • 2/3 c Flour
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
  • 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1/2 tsp Onion Powder
  • 1 Egg
  • 2 tbs Buttermilk for wet dredge mixture
  • 3 oz Hot Pork Rinds crushed

Instructions

  • Marinate the chicken pieces overnight in a cup of buttermilk with a few dashes of hot sauce.
  • Set up the dredging station.
  • In a bowl, combine the flour and seasonings.
  • In another bowl, combine the egg and buttermilk.
  • In another bowl, or a plastic storage bag, add the crushed pork rinds.
  • Use tongs to remove the chicken from the marinade and dredge in the flour mixture, then the egg mixture, and finally in the crushed pork rinds.
  • Cook the chicken using the air fryer setting at 370°F for 20 to 25 minutes (until internal temperature of the chicken breasts are 165°F)

Notes

Adjust settings according for your particular air fryer model.
Use a meat thermometer if needed to ensure doneness.

Nutrition

Serving: 1/2 Piece | Calories: 123kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 52mg | Sodium: 258mg | Sugar: 1g